We are looking for an experienced animal technician to join our friendly, hardworking team to be actively involved in the daily care and maintenance of animals within our Germ Free biofacility situated in Cambridge.
The job duties will involve general Isolator and Isocage husbandry, looking after welfare requirements, record keeping, checking and recording environmental parameters, health monitoring, general hygiene and cleaning. Additionally, you will have responsibility for colony management and completion of procedures, including Home Office Licensed procedures.
Ideally you will hold an Institute of Animal Technology Level 2 or equivalent qualification, or at least GCSE (A-C) in English, Maths and a Science subject (ideally Biology), or equivalent. It is also desirable that the successful candidate will be expected to hold, or be ready to apply for a Home Office personal license with Home Office modules A - B.
You should be positive, reliable and able to interact with team colleagues and research staff. Experience in a technical/laboratory setting and completing basic procedures is essential. Experience completing regulated procedures would be an advantage. Specific experience working with rodents housed in Isocages and Isolators would be beneficial however training will be provided for experienced technicians who do not have Germ Free and Isolator / Isocage experience.
In addition to the base salary stated above, the successful candidate for this post will receive an additional 2.5% supplement to their pay.
Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment and a security check.
Informal enquiries and enquiries are welcomed and should be directed to:
Please quote reference AQ47089 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
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Key information
Department/location
Salary
£24,685-£27,319
Reference
AQ47089
Category
Assistant staff
Date published
29 August 2025
Closing date
21 September 2025